brgsousa
Posts: 4
Joined: Mon Jul 23, 2012 11:17 pm

RPi and USB Y cables

Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:59 am

Hi,
I want to connect a usb device that requires a lot of power from th RPi, like a 3g modem.
Is it ok to plug a USB Y cable for it (like this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/PCD-USB-Y-Cable ... 3375f9eab5)?
-> one male plug to a wall ac adapter
-> one male plug to the RPi
-> one female plug to the 3g modem

I don't know anything about eletronics. So, can the AC adapter send a high current to the RPi and burn it ?

Thanks

Cloudcentric
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Joined: Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:13 am

Re: RPi and USB Y cables

Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:49 am

It is recommended to use a USB Powered Hub for Peripherals..
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